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I remember in his first stint at Fir Park, Grimshaw needed a consistent series of starts before he got up to speed. By the time he left us, though, he looked like a player. If he can stay fit, he could definitely do a job for us.

Didn't someone say it was a done deal for no more 'Well games before he retires?

Also, let's not forget we ditched a lot of the top wage earners this season and brought in some cheaper replacements. Skippy, Lasley, Hammell, McManus, McFadden, Pearson, Ainsworth etc.

Definitely a great start to the fan ownership model. And a huge debt owed to Les for his work in restructuring the club's organization, introducing some accountability and, of course, being generous with his "double your money" offer last year and this. If he hadn't stepped in we could have been in a completely different position. I hope we balance our spending and saving wisely as we obviously won't be reaching 2 Cup Finals every season.

Couple of vids that aren't on the official 'Well channel. I liked Cedric's comment about what he learned from the League Cup final. And Robinson's full post match press conference.

Wouldn't hurt to give a couple of the U20s some game time, but I suspect if something did happen to one of our strikers Robinson would either try somebody like Andy Rose in there or play one up front with someone slotting in behind. Or put the cat among the pigeons and move Big Cedric up top!

See John Ruddy will be back in the Premiership with Wolves after their promotion was confirmed yesterday. And Lukas Jutkiewicz couldn't score against him today as Wolves won 2 - 0.

"but given he’s had SIXTEEN clean-sheets and is current Northern Ireland No.1 - £100k widnae buy you a glove!"

The McCall Technique? That's a no from me. Strikers need to be banging in goals in match conditions to keep their edge. Of course, Ciftci can get more game time, and maybe blood a couple of U20s to prepare for the worst, but I have never been a fan of changing what us made us successful in the run up to a Final - so I'd be giving Main and Bowman plenty of minutes.

Their defence is a joke - would have loved Main and Bowman to get another run at it, but Celtic are in cruise control already.

I thought the ref was excellent yesterday. The Newell incident aside, I don't remember a bad decision in the 90 minutes,

Jim McIntyre mentioned today he knew all about Curtis Main as they were close to signing him for Ross County. Then he got injured and they dropped their interest. Glad that one didn't happen.

One of the other reasons mentioned it was vital to stay up last season was the UEFA payment we were going to get. I don't remember what was quoted, but I think it was 6 figures.

I agree we need centre back as cover, but after a taste of first team action, why would Aldred want to play second fiddle again? I've been a fan of Dunne since day one, but not convinced he could provide the quality of crosses that Tait and Cadden are capable of (and where would Cadden be playing)? Anyway, glad it's not my problem to solve. Delighted we signed him in January, and would be happy if he stayed on (as part of the Cup winning side of 2018).

Now that Kipré, Dunne and Hartley are all signed up for next season, that leaves Aldred in a tough spot. Assuming Hartley is fit, those 3 are likely to be Robinson's starters, leaving Aldred on the bench. So does he commit to a deal with us in the hope we sell someone on (or Hartley stays injured), or does he look elsewhere for the first team football his performances richly deserve? Either option is a risk for him. He's been a terrific signing, though, and slotted into the defence seamlessly - as important and impressive a January signing as Main (albeit on loan).

Was interesting to hear Robinson in his post-match saying they had learned from the Celtic game about players coming in who weren't quite up to speed. I don't know what they did to address it, but it certainly worked. They all look match sharp today.

If we had to lose I'd rather it was to Celtic. If we're going to win, I'd love to beat SeetheCo.

Time to give Kipré a new contract? It's been days now since his last one.

I seem to remember the UEFA payments are worthwhile.

Definitely hit Tait's arm, and could have been given as a foul. However, if the Aberdeen defender had just kept going he could have easily done enough to stop the cross instead of waving to the ref.

He signed an 18 month deal when he joined in January.

With the continued media chat about Aberdeen "missing three key players" let's not forget we were missing McHugh, Tanner and Hartley - three key players of our own. Also, after all the refereeing complaints we've had recently, thought Clancy didn't put a foot wrong today (although Dons fans might argue about Tait's hand ball).

Learned from our 2nd half experience against Rangers and started strongly after the break. That was key, and we never looked liked losing even before Main tied it up for us.

Even Willie Miller thinks we deserved it!

I don't believe in jinxes!